COLUMBIA, S.C. – January 7, 2008 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Georgetown County today announced that Lowcountry Paver, LLC will expand its manufacturing presence in South Carolina and open a facility in Georgetown. Lowcountry Paver, a division of Lowcountry Block, LLC currently has a facility in Hardeeville. The company will invest more than $5 million to expand into Georgetown and create 20 new jobs initially with plans to add 20 jobs at a later date.
“When we first realized that we needed to expand, we had the option of going south towards Florida or north towards Charleston and Myrtle Beach. We love South Carolina and decided to stay within the State. As far as a location, geographically, Georgetown seems perfect. Our products are very heavy and expensive to ship. Locating in Georgetown will allow us to service the coastal areas from Charleston to Myrtle Beach much more affordably,” said Thomas M. Curry, President, Lowcountry Paver. “We also believe in supporting our community and the environment and providing high paying jobs with full benefits to people that live within the community. Georgetown will make a wonderful home for our new headquarters and Lowcountry Paver looks forward to a prosperous future in the years ahead.”
Lowcountry Paver will locate its 30 acre, 40,000 square foot Georgetown facility in the Georgetown County Commerce Park. Lowcountry Paver is the only American-owned concrete paving stone and retaining wall manufacturer in South Carolina and is privately owned.
“Today’s announcement is another sign that our efforts to improve the state’s economic soil conditions are working to attract new investment and grow existing industries. We remain committed to continuing these efforts to enhance South Carolina’s business climate and encourage economic growth and job creation throughout the state,” said Gov. Mark Sanford.
“Our state’s economy is giving more businesses the tools necessary to grow innovative industries. Lowcountry Paver is the Southeast’s leading manufacturer of concrete pavers, pool coping, and retaining walls. This company’s expansion in South Carolina is a testament that our business-friendly climate and access to markets are creating opportunities throughout the state. Thanks to the team efforts of local and state officials, Georgetown County will benefit from this investment,” said Joe Taylor, Secretary of Commerce.
“Lowcountry Paver’s decision to locate their manufacturing operation here in the Georgetown County Business Center is truly the product of a team effort involving many participants at the local and state level,” added Sel Hemingway, Chairman of Georgetown County Council. “Specialty manufacturing of this type reinforces this area’s attractiveness to entrepreneurial, growing companies that add high paying jobs for local residents. We look forward to a prosperous relationship with them here in Georgetown County.”
Lowcountry Paver, founded in 2001, is the Southeast’s premier manufacturer of concrete paving stones, permeable paving stones, pool coping, and retaining walls of the highest quality. The company continues to increase its product line and has expanded its customer base to include the Southeastern U.S.
